CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$9.71

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $9.71 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $203 (2091%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $203 (2091% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $9.71 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Department Of Veterans Affairs $9 93%
Node Champva $9 93%
Tricare $9 93%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $12 93%
Aetna $10 - $15 103%
Banner Mcr Adv $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $95 103%
Cigna $10 - $16 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Mercy Care $10 103%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $10 103%
Node Triwest $10 103%
Node Va $10 103%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $12 124%
Ambetter / Centene $14 144%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $14 144%
Node Fusion Network $17 175%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $18 185%
Self Pay $128 - $277 1318%
Coventry Work Comp Al $427 4398%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals